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Politics of ‘Marathi asmita’ skips half of Maharashtra

Over the past few months, Maharashtra has seen a renewed wave of Marathi identity politics – or asmita, as it’s known. It began when the Devendra Fadnavis-led government issued a government resolution (GR) making Hindi a compulsory third language in schools. Following backlash, the government quietly revised the order, saying…

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BJP tally didn’t dip only due to minorities. But blaming them is both easy and strategic

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was the first. A “certain community”, he said, was responsible for the defeat of the BJP in three northeastern states: Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland. Sarma, it seemed, was referring to Christians.

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Sena vs Sena to play out again in Maharashtra as Phase 5 sees contest moving to ‘Maximum City’ Mumbai

Shiv Sena split leads to intense Lok Sabha battles in Maharashtra, determining leadership and faction control.

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Previous Congress regimes wanted to allot 15% of Union budget for minorities, claims PM Modi

PM Modi accuses Congress of wanting religious-based budget allocation, vows to protect reservation rights, criticizes opposition alliance.

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Raj Thackeray’s MNS could be both a boon and bane for the BJP

MNS leader Raj Thackeray's alliance with BJP in Maharashtra elections faces scrutiny amid shifting political dynamics.

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Sena vs Sena: Which is the ‘real’ Shiv Sena in Mumbai and Thane?

On the evening of May 8, Mumbai’s blue skies were painted tangerine as crowds waved orange flags in the neighbourhood of Irla. Hundreds walked along, flags held aloft, following a truck bearing a photo of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

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Sanjay Raut dismisses Modi’s ‘mellow’ remarks on Uddhav Thackeray, says PM afraid of losing election

Sanjay Raut called the PM “a liar” while stating that Mr. Modi would never have thought of splitting the Shiv Sena had he any real affection for Mr. Thackeray.

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Amit Shah targets Uddhav’s ‘fake Sena’ during Konkan rally

Amit Shah dared the ex-Chief Minister to take V.D. Sarvarkar’s name in his speeches while remarking that the real Shiv Sena belonged to Eknath Shinde.

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Devendra Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray spar over grooming Aaditya as Maharashtra’s next CM

Maharashtra CM post: Uddhav Thackeray claims Devendra Fadnavis promised to groom Aaditya Thackeray as Maharashtra's next CM, sparking political controversy.

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General Elections 2024 | When campaign trails were carnivals

Seasoned journalists look back at a pre-tech era when charismatic leaders and festival-like canvassing won votes

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My party is not like your degree: Uddhav Thackeray hits back at PM Modi over ‘fake’ Shiv Sena remark

Palghar Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray criticizes PM Modi, vows to scrap Vadhavan port project, and opposes BJP corruption.

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Modi making slaves out of 140 crore Indians, says Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray lashed out at Mr. Shah, questioning how many “real” BJP leaders remained in the ruling party today.

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Lok Sabha polls | MVA a directionless autorickshaw, says Amit Shah at Nanded rally

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Maha Vikas Aghadi as a directionless autorickshaw, comprised of fake Shiv Sena, NCP factions.

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I rebelled because Bal Thackeray's ideology was being compromised: Maharashtra CM Shinde

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde rebels against Uddhav Thackeray, citing abandonment of Bal Thackeray's ideology.

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Sanjay Nirupam | Return of the prodigal son?

Sanjay Nirupam's political journey from journalism to Shiv Sena and Congress, marked by alliances, rivalries, and controversies.

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Lok Sabha: Raj Thackeray meets Amit Shah in Delhi as BJP looks to seal alliance with MNS

MNS chief Raj Thackeray meets with BJP's Amit Shah amid speculation of alliance in Maharashtra and NDA.

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Under ED lens, Uddhav Thackeray’s close aide Ravindra Waikar joins Shinde-led Sena

Former Minister Ravindra Waikar joins Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, citing commitment to constituency development.

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At Sambhajinagar rally, Amit Shah lashes out at the dynastic ambitions of INDIA alliance parties

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Opposition INDIA bloc for prioritizing dynastic politics over national welfare at Sambhajinagar rally.

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Uddhav Thackeray targets Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde over farmer woes

Uddhav Thackeray criticizes Maharashtra government, urges farmers to protest like those in north India, questions BJP's dictatorship.

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Uddhav Thackeray mocks Modi, BJP for ‘low self-confidence’ ahead of Lok Sabha election

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray criticizes PM Modi and BJP for poaching leaders from opposition parties, questions their self-confidence.

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Uddhav Thackeray to perform maha aarti on January 22 at Nashik’s Kalaram temple

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray plans to visit the Kalaram temple in Nashik that day.

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Ram Temple inauguration cannot be a political event, but a matter of pride for crores of devotees, says CM Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde targets Uddhav Thackeray, lauds PM Modi for Ram Temple inauguration & cleanliness drive in Mumbai.

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Morning Digest | PM Modi says government working to make cooperatives strong part of rural life; Supreme Court forms panel to prepare SOP for adjournments, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 28, 2023

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BJP had no role in Ram Janmabhoomi movement, says Uddhav’s Sena faction

A war of words has erupted between the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) and the ruling BJP over the upcoming Ram Mandir inauguration, after Mr. Thackeray was not invited to the event slated for January 22 next year.

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Adani’s Dharavi redevelopment: Massive protests, dismal media coverage?

Over the past two decades, several governments in Maharashtra have spoken of giving a facelift to Mumbai’s infamous slum of Dharavi – ostensibly the most thickly-populated area in India. Months after the BJP-Shiv Sena faction assumed power in June last year, the task was assigned to Gautam Adani’s Adani Group…

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